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Go on an epic adventure
In an Australian-first cultural tourism project, renowned Danish artist Thomas Dambo has brought his largescale wooden sculptures to the Mandurah region, along with one additional Giant located in Subiaco.
The Giants of Mandurah is an interactive exhibition that requires visitors to find the Giants, following a trail of clues.
Measuring up to 5m in height, these enormous wooden artworks will be very cleverly hidden around Mandurah in this free-to-view outdoor exhibition.
Starting at the Mandurah Visitor Centre (MVC), you’ll receive vital clues to find each site that will lead to the next Giant. Once all clues have been collected, they can be entered into the ‘code machine’ outside the MVC, where the location of the final secret Giant will be revealed.
Giants of Mandurah was initiated and produced by FORM – Building a State of Creativity Inc. and delivered in collaboration with the City of Mandurah, with support from the State Government, and will be in place for several years.
To prepare for your Giants adventure and to download a helpful Travellers’ Companion, scan the QR code on the left.
Everything you need to know
How long will the Giants of Mandurah be in place?
The Giants of Mandurah outdoor exhibition, including the Subiaco Giant, was launched in November 2022 and is expected to remain for at least another 3 years.How many Giants are there?
There are 6 Giants in total. One of the Giants is located in Subiaco (Perth) and the other 5 Giants are here in Mandurah.How long will it take to play the game?
We suggest allocating a day and a half to experience the game as it’s meant to be played.Can I walk to the Giants from the Visitor Centre?
No, unfortunately no Giants reside in the city centre. The nearest one, Santi Ikto, is approximately 6km away. Transportation is necessary to visit any of the Mandurah Giants. Additionally, there is a walk required to reach the Giant once you arrive at their location.How much walking is involved?
Each giant involves a walk of varying length and difficulty. Distances vary from 500m to 3.6km return, and difficulty level ranges from an easy Grade 1 trail to moderate Grade 3 trail.Is there public transport to the Giants?
The game is not designed to be done via public transport, it is preferable to use your own vehicle. You could visit a couple of Giants using public transport, however there would be a fair amount of additional walking involved. If you do not have your own vehicle, we would suggest looking at booking a tour to see the Giants.What distances apart are the Giants?
The Giants in Mandurah are all within a 40km radius of one another. If you follow the order in the Traveller’s Companion (available at the Mandurah Visitor Centre or by on the Giants of Mandurah website), each Giant is between 10km to 30km apart (not including the giant in Subiaco, which is 75km away).Are the trails wheelchair accessible?
Each trail features varying levels of access. The Giants ‘Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone’ and ‘Seba’s Song’ are the most wheelchair accessible giants, each featuring a flat pathway between 500m to 1.2km return. Please speak to the specialists at the Mandurah Visitor Centre for more information.Are the trails pram friendly?
Yes, all trails are pram friendly. While most of the paths are paved, there are a couple that feature crushed limestone and compacted dirt pathways.Which Giants would you recommend for people with difficulty walking far?
For those with difficulty walking, the most accessible Giants in Mandurah are ‘Yaburgurt Winjan Cirkelstone’ in Coodanup, offering a short and easy 550m return walk on a flat pathway. ‘Seba’s Song’ in Wannanup is the next option, with a 1.2km return walk on a flat, paved pathway.Are there any guided tours to see the Giants?
Yes, you can go on a guided e-bike tour with The Bike Kiosk Mandurah who will take you to 2 or 3 Giants! To book your ‘Ride the Giants‘ tour, please click here.Or join Soulmate Charters‘ 45 minute Giant Scenic Cruise from the Port Bouvard Marina to take in the exceptional sculpture ‘Seba’s Song’, the only Giant with premium viewing from the water.
Or enjoy an active, fun filled day with the coach tour operators Kaleidoscope Tours, Zion Coach Services and Ready2Roll Charters who all run Giants of Mandurah Tours.
Trike Tours WA offers 1-hour Giants of Mandurah tours on their custom built German Boom trike.
Can I take my dog to see the Giants?
Dogs on a lead are allowed at all sites except for the site of the Secret Giant. Please keep your dog on a lead, and remember to clean up after him.How should members of the public interact with the Giants?
- The Giants are extremely unique artworks that are made of recycled wood. Each is a one-of-a-kind. There is only one sculpture like this in the entire world.
- It has taken over 1,000 hours to create each Giant, with very intricate carpentry skills required.
- The Giants are artworks, not play equipment, and therefore we request you not to climb on them. Instead, we ask you to respect the time and effort that has gone into creating them, the Artist, and the Giants themselves.
- If you would like to gently sit on the Giants to get a photo, that is perfectly fine.
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